Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022?3 What steps should be taken to move towards clean energy? 4 What are the benefits of the transition to Clean Energy? What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook… Continue reading World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
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Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
What is the News? A Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS) is at an advanced stage of being inducted by the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police. What is a Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS)? Designed and developed by: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Purpose: It… Continue reading Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) as a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs 5,000 crore and paid-up share capital of Rs 150 crore. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? Administrative Ministry: Department of Public… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the agreements signed by India and Sri Lanka?2.1 Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands of Sri Lanka3 Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre4 About the Sri Lankan Tamil Issue What is the News? The Indian Foreign Minister is on a visit to Sri Lanka. During this visit, several agreements have been… Continue reading Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the petition about?3 What is the definition of Minority?4 So, who is a minority in India?5 What has the Court said on the issue of Minority? What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting… Continue reading Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PM 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities?3 Important Schemes under the Programme: 3.1 Educational Empowerment3.2 Economic Empowerment What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities. What is the PM… Continue reading 15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has Kozhikode been proposed as the City of Literature?3 What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN)?4 Which Indian cities are part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)? What is the News? Kozhikode has been proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City… Continue reading Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
What is the News? Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. What is the Defence Space Command Agency? Setup by: Australia. Aim: To achieve strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space. Nodal Agency: The agency will… Continue reading Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Tick Infestation in Dairy Animals3 How do farmers treat tick infestation in Dairy Animals?4 What has been developed to tackle tick infestation in Dairy Animals? What is the News? Scientists have found that a formulation consisting of herbal ingredients like Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Nagod (Vitex negundo) is… Continue reading Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Zoji La Tunnel?3 What is the strategic significance of the Zoji La Tunnel?4 What is Zoji La Pass? What is the News? Zojila tunnel will be opened for defence forces and emergency services by 2024, two years ahead of the 2026 deadline. This will ensure that the mobilization… Continue reading Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
